Franchesca Ramsey Quotes

Franchesca Ramsey

Profession : Comedian

Birth : November 29, 1983

The main problem with cultural appropriation comes from dominant groups 'borrowing' from marginalized groups who face oppression or have been stigmatized for their cultural practices throughout history.

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Social media, unfortunately, just makes it a lot easier to be jealous. It sets up false expectations of reality, so it's really easy to look at someone else's life online and assume that they have everything going great for them and that their life is perfect.

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In many ways, being yourself is dispelling stereotypes.

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My debut book is a collection of personal stories and advice about communication on the Internet. More specifically, the downfall of communication because of the Internet.

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The Internet has been so good to me; I see its potential to help other people.

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It took me years to realize that 'normal' is actually super boring and that being myself was harder but infinitely more rewarding.

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What I love most about SZA's music is her unflinching vulnerability.

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The Internet is a blessing and a curse. I mean, it's a place where lots of people can express themselves, which is amazing, but it's a place where a lot of people can express themselves that probably should keep those expressions to themselves.

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People that are not happy in their offline life tend to turn to trolling to fill the void. Oftentimes, the people saying racist things do not even necessarily believe in what they are saying. They are just looking for attention they do not get in real life. When you keep that in mind, it is easier to avoid indulging those people all together.

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For content creators, it's really important to be honest. Your audience will appreciate if you're stingy with the brands you work with.

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I'm embarrassed to admit that I thought the world was ending my junior year of high school after a dye job reacted badly with my perm and left me with a sparse and burnt up hairline. Even though I went natural a few years later, my edges never seemed to recover.

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I believe there's a huge conflict of interest when local prosecutors investigate cases of police violence within their own communities.

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The Internet is an actual dumpster fire.

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I've had lots of people say, 'Oh, Franchesca's content is just for white people.' But I try to talk about identity in a way that's accessible to lots of people and is not a pointed finger.

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We can't all wake up and know everything.

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Growing up, I was constantly labeled an 'oreo' by my black peers because of my proper speech and 'valley girl accent.'

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Over the years, I've found that dealing with white people faux pas can be tricky. If I get upset, I could quickly be labeled the 'angry black girl.' But if I don't say anything or react too passively, I risk giving friends and acquaintances permission to continue crossing the line.

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I'm obsessed with cute gym clothes in bright bold prints, so as soon as Mara Hoffman expanded into activewear, I knew my wallet was in danger.

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Sounds cliched, but I can't survive without my calendar.

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If you're brave enough to search 'Franchesca Ramsey' on YouTube, you'll find a sea of ranting white dudes pinning the 'angry black woman' stereotype onto my smiling face.

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